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USS Dolphin (AGSS-555) launched

On 8 June 1968 deep-diving research and development submarine USS Dolphin (AGSS-555) was launched at Portsmouth Naval shipyard, sponsored by Mrs. Daniel K. Inouye.
MuseumShip at the Maritime Museum of San Diego, CA

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USS Ling SS-297 commissioned

On 8 June 1945 Balao-class submarine USS Ling SS-297 was commissioned with Cdr. George Garvie Molumphy in command.
MuseumShip project in Hackensack, NJ
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USS Midway (CV-41) opened to the public

On 7 June 2004, Midway-class aircraft carrier USS Midway (CV-41) opened to the public.
USS Midway Museum, San Diego, CA
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USS Torsk SS-423 laid down

On 7 June 1944 Tench-class submarine USS Torsk SS-423 was laid down at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, Kittery ME.
USS Torsk SS-423 at Historic Ships in Baltimore, Baltimore, MD

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USCGC Acacia (WLB-406) decommissioned

On 7 June 2006 180-foot seagoing buoy tender USCGC Acacia (WLB-406) was decommissioned.
MuseumShip at SS City of Milwaukee, Manistee, MI
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Lightship Huron (LV-103) laid down

On 5 June 1918 Lightship Huron (LV-103) was laid down at Consolidated Shipbuilding Co., Morris Heights, Bronx, NY
Port Huron Museums, Port Huron, MI
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Lightship Finngrundet becomes museum

On 4 June 1970 Swedish Lightship Finngrundet became a museum ship in Stockholm
MuseumShip Finngrundet at Sjohistoriska, Stockholm, Sweden
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USCGC Taney WHEC-37 launched

On 3 June 1936 Treasury-class Cutter USCGC Taney WHEC-37 was launched at Philadelphia Naval Shipyard, sponsored by Miss Corinne F. Taney.
MuseumShip at Historic Ships in Baltimore, MD

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USCGC Ingham WHEC-35 launched

On 3 June 1936 Treasury-class United States Coast Guard Cutter USCGC Ingham WHEC-35 was launched at Philadelphia Naval Shipyard, sponsored by Ms. Katherine Ingham Brush.
USCGC Ingham Museum, Key West, FL

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USS Little Rock CLG-4 recommissioned

On 3 June 1960 Cleveland-class light cruiser USS Little Rock CLG-4 was commissioned for the second time, after conversion to a guided missile light cruiser, replacing the aft six-inch turrets with a Talos missile battery. Capt. J. O. Phillips in command
MuseumShip at Buffalo and Erie County Naval and Military Park, Buffalo, NY

 

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